Tanakh Quiz

What is the first book of the Torah?

• Exodus

• Genesis

• Leviticus

• Numbers

Answer explanation

The first book of the Torah is Genesis, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

During a history class, Ishaan asked, "Which part of the Tanakh is known as 'The Law of Moses'?"

• Nevi'im

• Ketuvim

• Torah

• Pentateuch

During a history class, James asked, 'Which book is NOT part of the Pentateuch?'

• Deuteronomy

• Joshua

• Leviticus

• Numbers

Answer explanation

The book of Joshua is NOT part of the Pentateuch, which consists of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

Which of the following is a Major Prophet in the Nevi'im?

• Isaiah

• Hosea

• Amos

• Micah

What is the Hebrew name for the Writings in the Tanakh?

• Torah

• Nevi'im

• Ketuvim

• Pentateuch

Which book is considered part of the Wisdom Literature in the Ketuvim?

• Psalms

• Ruth

• Esther

• Lamentations

Which book is the last in the Torah?

• Genesis

• Exodus

• Leviticus

• Deuteronomy

Which book is NOT included in the Nevi'im?

• Joshua

• Judges

• Ruth

• Samuel

Which book is part of the Ketuvim?

• Isaiah

• Jeremiah

• Proverbs

• Ezekiel

Which book is the first in the Nevi'im?

• Joshua

• Judges

• Samuel

• Kings